4.3 swap;)

yoterr · 06-30-2009, 09:30 AM

allright my moms S-10 overheated and is knocking so im guessing shes gonna get a used motor for it and im gonna slap it in, so in otherwords free 00" vortec 4.3, a buddy of mine has a turbo 350 and a np208 i bealive, you guys think this would be a pretty good setup?? im prolly gonna rebuild the 4.3 or possibly new bearings, what all would i need for this setup? i know ecu harness from another truck but anything particular i should go junkyarding for? for the most part it should be a complete motor - the harness and ecu, its going to be going into the truck in my sig will it fit with ifs?

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75k5toy · 06-30-2009, 11:14 AM

Hi, I heard something about the oil pan gets to close to the diferential, some people recomends to use one from an astro van, Your truck looks pretty high so you won't have problems with that. good luck.

yoterr · 06-30-2009, 12:54 PM

cool yeah thats what i was thinking but wasent sure

ocdropzone · 06-30-2009, 12:58 PM

since it is knocking you are gonna rebuild it?
so than you have time to do a lot of research-check out the engine swap folder

I would just use the stock Toyota transmission and transfer case...AA should have an adapter

fillsrunner4 · 06-30-2009, 01:14 PM

Do some searching in the motor swap section. Check out some of my build too. the 4.3 is a great choice for motor into the toyotas.

yoterr · 06-30-2009, 01:21 PM

thanks for the help, so im guessing no1 is useing a th350 setup? i dont wanna use an AA adapter cause of huge$$ the whole th350 and xfer case is $200 but yes i will search, sorry i got excited when i heard the news

fillsrunner4 · 06-30-2009, 01:25 PM

You could use the auto no prob and it wouldt be a bad idea and theres tons of strong aftermarket for the np stuff. I personaly would use a manual with a V6 motor and use autos with the bigger V8's but thats just my opinion. Will have to keep in mind you need to make a new crossmember for it. AA is $$$ for alot of parts very true. youll need motor mounts (or make some

) and some headers just to name a few things

86toylet · 07-02-2009, 08:14 AM

The auto with the 4.3 works great. I wouldn't go with the 205, but thats personal opinion. I use the 700R4 and although I already had a custom crossmember, the t-case mounts in the exact same place as stock. True the AA adapter is pricey, but well worth it. The Toy t-case rocks and has so many options.

yoterr · 07-04-2009, 01:43 PM

thanks for all the help guys, but when i got the truck home it was running fine, backflushed the system new upper and lower hoses and new super state 180 and shes F-in golden

Adam F · 07-05-2009, 10:06 AM

You would be better off buying a complete Astro van with the 4.3. That way you get the matching ecu and harness. They are a dime a dozen, my brother sold one for $500. Ive seen them for as cheap as $200.

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ocdropzone Contributing Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: PDX, OR Posts: 4,720	since it is knocking you are gonna rebuild it? so than you have time to do a lot of research-check out the engine swap folder I would just use the stock Toyota transmission and transfer case...AA should have an adapter __________________ ~Robb '81 Trekker The B4Runner Build TREKKER Forum Mini FAQ/Misc Ideas Thread TRY THESE SEARCH LINKS GOOGLE FOR TOYOTA WEBSITES LINK TO ONLINE FACTORY SERVICE MANUALS Drive a real 1st Gen Wheel Responsibly, Don't Screw It Up for Others Last edited by ocdropzone; 06-30-2009 at 01:00 PM. Reason: link I had posted was dead

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fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,725	Do some searching in the motor swap section. Check out some of my build too. the 4.3 is a great choice for motor into the toyotas. __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

06-30-2009, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
yoterr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Inverness,FL Posts: 1,065	thanks for the help, so im guessing no1 is useing a th350 setup? i dont wanna use an AA adapter cause of huge$$ the whole th350 and xfer case is $200 but yes i will search, sorry i got excited when i heard the news __________________ new to me 86' toy on 35" procomp mud terrains, with a 4" lift and 3" body and palm fron camo for now... 04' Dodge 2500 4x4 QC hemi leveled, home made CAI and flowmaster exhaust

06-30-2009, 01:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
fillsrunner4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sammamish, wa Posts: 2,725	You could use the auto no prob and it wouldt be a bad idea and theres tons of strong aftermarket for the np stuff. I personaly would use a manual with a V6 motor and use autos with the bigger V8's but thats just my opinion. Will have to keep in mind you need to make a new crossmember for it. AA is $$$ for alot of parts very true. youll need motor mounts (or make some ) and some headers just to name a few things __________________ 94' toyota 4runner (Many a change!) purchased bone stock, NOW... SAS, 39" Iroks, Rear Leafswap, 5.29's , Air locked front, Welded rear, Chevy 4.3L V6, 5spd swap, dual T/C's MC10R10, flatbelly with custom skids, sliders, Chopped, Bobbed and so much more. Might as well start reading this if ya want know more Fillsrunner4 3.4crawler Build Thread Fillsrunner4.3 crawler (Part Two) build thread

06-30-2009, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
75k5toy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 75	Hi, I heard something about the oil pan gets to close to the diferential, some people recomends to use one from an astro van, Your truck looks pretty high so you won't have problems with that. good luck.

07-02-2009, 08:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
86toylet Banned 'cause I was 4runnerchevy also banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Posts: 196	The auto with the 4.3 works great. I wouldn't go with the 205, but thats personal opinion. I use the 700R4 and although I already had a custom crossmember, the t-case mounts in the exact same place as stock. True the AA adapter is pricey, but well worth it. The Toy t-case rocks and has so many options.

07-04-2009, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
yoterr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Inverness,FL Posts: 1,065	thanks for all the help guys, but when i got the truck home it was running fine, backflushed the system new upper and lower hoses and new super state 180 and shes F-in golden __________________ new to me 86' toy on 35" procomp mud terrains, with a 4" lift and 3" body and palm fron camo for now... 04' Dodge 2500 4x4 QC hemi leveled, home made CAI and flowmaster exhaust

07-05-2009, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
Adam F Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Posts: 2,398	You would be better off buying a complete Astro van with the 4.3. That way you get the matching ecu and harness. They are a dime a dozen, my brother sold one for $500. Ive seen them for as cheap as $200. __________________ 88 4Runner. 350 V8, R150 5-speed. SAS, 36" TSL's, elocker rear

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